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πŸͺ² Beetles

Giant Scarites

Scarites gigas

About

One of the largest burrowing ground beetles, entirely shiny black with a massive head and powerful toothed mandibles. It is a formidable nocturnal predator of the Mediterranean region.

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Did You Know?

It digs extensive burrow systems in sandy soil with its powerful forelegs and can be found guarding the entrance to its burrow like a miniature predator at its den.